The Regressed Mercenary’s Machinations Chapter 314

Episode 314 Fishing is going well. (3)

The wizard was slightly surprised by Claude’s words and asked back.

“30 years?”

“Yes, you need to be at least that good to become a territory-exclusive magician. It’s really not that long. There are people here who have been around for over 200 years… … Well, anyway, don’t other territories have that much? Hey, if you don’t even do this much, you’re not an exclusive.”

“That, that’s true.”

The wizard nodded absentmindedly, but in fact, that was not the case. Depending on the wizard’s skill and research purpose, the period of time varies greatly.

Some people stay for just a few years and then leave, while others sign long-term contracts. It just varies from person to person.

But Claude pushed hard, so the wizard had no choice but to give in.

“Umm… … .”

The wizard hesitated for a moment. He was now middle-aged. Thirty years would be the equivalent of burying his bones here.

However, since there was ‘not much work’, I could use the Mana Focus and even learn from a 6th circle wizard. I didn’t want to give up these good conditions.

The only catch was that while Fenris was doing well in the North, he may actually have fallen out with the Duke.

Although wizards are not very knowledgeable about rumors, as a wandering wizard, I knew a little about them.

Claude called Vanessa over as he saw the wizard looking troubled.

“Did you call, General?”

“Hey, Vanessa. This guy here wants to see you. He must have a lot of questions.”

The wizard was shocked when he saw Vanessa.

‘This, this woman is a 6th circle magician?’

He was so young, even though he was young. I had never heard of a sixth circle wizard being this young in the kingdom.

What was that look like? His hair was a mess, and I couldn’t tell when he had last washed it. He looked like someone who was just locked in a study room and studying.

The wizard asked, looking at her with an innocent face and blinking eyes.

“Is it true that I have truly reached the level of the 6th Circle?”

“Yes, yes… … It’s still lacking in many ways… … .”

The wizard frowned as he watched Vanessa twist her body with an embarrassed face.

He doesn’t show any of the qualities of a 6th circle wizard. A wizard who is confident in his skills would never show this kind of behavior.

The higher the level of a wizard, the more arrogant he becomes.

‘Was it a rumor? Are you trying to scam me?’

I want to ask you to try using the 6th circle magic, but I don’t have the courage to do so.

Wizards are highly likely to be mentally ill. They may seem innocent now, but you never know when they might change.

If you suddenly go crazy and start running wild, asking if I dare test you, you’ll be in trouble.

So he asked again cautiously.

“I… … am studying these days, and there is something I don’t understand. Could you please explain it to me a little bit?”

“Oh, ask me anything. I’ll tell you what I know.”

The gentle words gave the wizard courage and he took out a book.

“I’m researching lightning resistance, but I’m having trouble finding a solution.”

As the wizard pointed to a part of the book, Vanessa glanced at it and clapped her hands.

“Ah, this part is blocked! So, what is the principle? The biggest reason is the collision of magical powers, and as the flow proceeds, an inevitable resistance is created. So when magical powers collide, the flow of electricity is blocked, and because of this, heat energy is lost… … .”

“Oh, ohhh!”

As Vanessa’s explanation continued, the wizard’s expression became filled with delight.

The explanation was so detailed that it cleared up any areas I was stuck on.

‘Oh, it’s true! He’s a real 6-circle wizard! Even if the 6-circle thing is a lie, he’s still a 5-circle wizard!’

His understanding of magic was incomparably higher than mine. I have never seen a magician explain things so well in my life.

Even his own master wasn’t like this. It felt like looking at an instruction manual for dismantling magic into pieces and then putting it back together again.

‘Wow, I never thought there would be someone who could teach so easily! He’s completely different from other wizards!’

Even if you have a 6th circle magician, it is useless if you don’t teach him properly.

This is because most magicians are reluctant to pass on their enlightenment. If you become a disciple and go through a lot of hardships and listen carefully, they will only be able to throw you one.

The enlightenment that each wizard attains there is different. There are many times when the foundation of knowledge is mixed with empty talk.

There are some people who deliberately twist the story to make things difficult for you. It is no exaggeration to say that there is no one who explains things in such a systematic and easy way.

As Vanessa’s explanation went on for over an hour, Claude began to doze off and the wizard couldn’t contain his excitement.

“I see! Now I understand! So that’s how it works!”

“Yes, yes. Then the movement of magic power must change… … .”

The two wizards continued their conversation in excitement. It was almost like a debate, except for Claude, who was dozing off next to them.

After the explanation was somewhat finished, the wizard bowed his head with an expression that almost looked like he was crying.

“Thank you! Thank you so much! I finally understand something that I didn’t understand for a long time!”

“That’s great! Do you have any other questions?”

The wizard was so excited by Vanessa’s words that he took out another book from his bosom.

As he was about to open it and ask about it, Claude, who had just woken up and was wiping his drool, grabbed the wizard’s arm.

“Wow, this guy has no morals… … No, that’s all for today.”

At Claude’s words, the wizard looked as if his country had been destroyed. He was in a state of extreme thirst for knowledge.

“Why, why are you doing that? If I ask you just one more question… … .”

“Oh, no. Other people are waiting right now. How long are you going to hold our wizard back? It’s going to be difficult if you do this.”

“Contract! Contract!”

“Oh, really?”

“If I sign a contract, will I really be able to continue receiving instruction from him?”

“Oh, of course. We work together every day… … No, we study together, so if there’s something you don’t know, you can just ask. I think you can use magic until you get sick of it.”

Claude wasn’t lying. In this territory, magic that would take a lifetime to be used is used up in a year.

The wizard quickly stamped his seal on the contract.

Anyway, I couldn’t overcome the limits of my talent. I thought it would be better to live here, receive education, and be treated well.

“Then I ask for your help in the future.”

“Oh, well then. Okay, if you follow the servants, they will assign you a room in the laboratory.”

As the wizard withdrew, Claude leaned back in his chair and muttered.

“Oh, I’m tired. I’ll just hurry up and sign the contract. Why do you keep making it so expensive?”

“…….”

Vanessa was speechless at the sight of Claude like that. It seemed as if the number of wizard slaves in the estate had increased because of her.

Anyway, all the wizards who came to the territory were persuaded by Claude and proceeded with the contract. The contract was not difficult because the wizards who had seen Vanessa’s knowledge begged for it even more.

The number has reached a whopping 20. They have immediately taken over the territory as a magician who is hard to find. And the number will continue to increase in the future.

Of course, the wizards were also satisfied.

“I heard it was a wealthy estate, but I didn’t expect it to be this much.”

“The building was also built by dwarves, right? It’s functional, but it also has a great aesthetic sense.”

“How much money do you have to provide all these Mana clusters?”

These are wizards who have never seen a mana gathering in their entire lives. In the first place, with that level of ability, there was no way they wouldn’t have an affiliation.

They devoted themselves to personal training, receiving instruction from Vanessa every night. They wanted to receive instruction all day long, but Vanessa was strangely busy.

“Ahem, Vanessa is in Circle 6, so she must be busy.”

“You’re often away from your desk during the day. What are you doing?”

“Perhaps you are devoting yourself to personal research in order to break new ground.”

They had such immense respect for Vanessa, because they had learned so much from her.

Since they joined late, they were still awkward with the existing wizards. They often got together and chatted among themselves.

“It’s really comfortable and nice, but I don’t know if I deserve to be treated like this.”

“I feel uncomfortable because I’m being treated too well. Is there anything I can do to help you with the Yeongji matter?”

“By the way, there are magicians from the Red Flame Tower. I don’t know why they smile whenever they see us.”

If it was a laugh, I would have been angry, but it wasn’t like that. It was a smile that seemed both sad and gentle.

While they were devoting themselves to their training, half in joy and half in regret, a man sent by Claude came to visit them.

“I think you need to help me with the land work.”

“Ah, yes. I guess it’s about time. Let me show you around.”

They are wizards who are humble to high-ranking officials of the realm, but mercilessly arrogant to the common people.

They followed their guide with arrogant expressions and moved to the open space in front of the research institute.

Let’s wait a moment. Several carriages arrived and the coachman shouted.

“Fire magic! Someone who specializes in fire magic!”

Several wizards stepped forward.

“I am from the Flame School, what is this?”

“Come on, get in here!”

“what?”

“Get on! There’s no time!”

The wizards were confused, but they got on the carriage anyway.

The carriages behind them were also noisy.

“Those of you who are good at wind magic, get on here! We’ll also be leveling the road!”

“This side requires some strength from the laborers, so focus on using auxiliary magic!”

“We need to move the big rocks! Someone who can definitely destroy them!”

“…….”

The wizards were silent. It was like a labor office urgently seeking workers.

“These guys dare to speak to the wizard right now… … .”

Before the wizards could get angry, Alfoy and the existing wizards came out of the laboratory in droves.

“Hey, hey, let’s get on quickly!”

At Alfoy’s words, the wizards got on the carriage. They spoke to the wizards who were standing there blankly.

“What are you doing? Get on quickly. I have to go to work.”

“If you delay, it will be harder later.”

“These guys haven’t come to their senses yet. They don’t seem to understand the situation.”

The newly joined wizards asked, stammering.

“What, what, what are you doing that makes you act so vulgarly?”

Alpoy answered with a smirk.

“What’s the matter? It’s mostly construction. We have to clear away rocks, empty septic tanks, turn over the ground, build buildings, and move things. Anyway, there’s a lot to do with magic.”

“Are you saying that a wizard does something like that?”

“Then who does it? Magic is the fastest.”

“Uh, we’ve never done anything like that. T-This isn’t something you do as a wizard. It’s so embarrassing that I can’t do it.”

“I, the ‘Man Who Defeated God’, am doing it right now, but you guys are going to leave? Oh, hurry up and get on! I’m the team leader at the construction site, so you should know that! I’ve been waiting for you guys to come on board!”

The wizards closed their eyes tightly and endured Alfoy’s threats for the time being. Since they were outnumbered, they had no intention of fighting the existing wizards.

I tried to hold on like that, but Vanessa came running in a hurry and got into one of the carriages.

“What are you doing? Everyone, you have to get on quickly. Otherwise, the construction will be delayed.”

“…….”

Now I know why she’s always absent during the day. This crazy estate was also mobilizing 6th circle magicians for construction.

In a way, it’s amazing. He works on construction during the day and conducts personal research and classes at night.

I couldn’t refuse when someone like this asked me to ride. Anyway, the Circle is a gangster among wizards. The highest ranking person among them was Vanessa.

Rattling, rattling!

The carriages carrying the wizards were spread out throughout the territory. Alfoy patted the shoulder of one of the wizards who was sitting sullenly and said.

“At first, it’s like that. You feel guilty and think, ‘Is this what I became as a wizard for?’ But once you get used to it, it’s okay. I’ll teach you how to gamble later.”

“… … Okay, I understand.”

“Oh, cheer up. Do you think you’re special? Wizards aren’t a big deal in this town. Sometimes goddesses come too.”

“…….”

There were some wizards who threw tantrums for a few days, but they were quickly subdued by Alfoy and his friends. The wizards who tried to run away were also caught by Alfoy’s pursuit.

“What, what is this… … Didn’t you guys say you were the 3rd circle?”

When the subdued wizard asked with a surprised expression, Alfoy answered arrogantly.

“If you do construction work, your skills will improve.”

“… … Don’t talk nonsense.”

“You’re saying that because of our skills? I don’t know why, but they’ve improved. And if there’s anything you don’t know, you can ask Vanessa. So think of it as training. If you run away one more time, you’ll all die. Got it?”

The more wizards there are, the easier things get. Alfoy had no intention of letting them go.

In this way, the wizards meekly accepted their fate. The contract was a contract, but it was Vanessa’s teachings and the mana concentration that allowed them to endure.

Because rising to the top is every wizard’s dream.

Of course, the existing wizards have long since abandoned such dreams. Their goal is simply to eat well and live well today.

Claude continued to promote the teachings of the 6th Circle Wizard and the benefits of providing mana concentration.

Now the rumor had spread beyond the North to other regions.

Although not many, wandering wizards who heard the rumors came one by one, and they were all captured in the Fenris territory.

“Hmm, the fishing is going well. With the increase in wizards, construction is going very quickly.”

Every time I cast my fishing rod, it gets caught. Vanessa and Mana’s group were such great baits.

Of course, as the number of wizards increased, new problems were bound to arise.

“We’re almost out of runestones. There’s not much left to mine.”

Claude, who had figured out the situation in the territory, came to see Giselle.

I’ve been using a huge amount of rune stones to develop my territory. Since I’m selling them at the magic tower, the speed at which they’re consumed has to be even faster.

I tried to save as much as possible by reducing the amount I sold at the top, but eventually, I hit rock bottom.

Jiselle nodded nonchalantly after receiving the report.

“Yes, it was time to drop it. But it lasted a long time. It was very useful.”

“What should we do? If we run out of runestones, many things will be delayed. We will also have trouble maintaining the mana concentration, and we will have to reconsider our relationship with the magic tower.”

“What should I do? The answer is obvious.”

Jiselle chuckled. Are you missing the runestones? Then just go get them again.

Because the thing lying there was a rune stone.